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The countdown is over. Starting this Friday, September 19, the UAE will once again step into the global spotlight as it hosts World Wellness Weekend 2025 (WWW) - a three-day celebration of vitality, mindfulness, and community well-being.
With an impressive lineup of hotels, spas, clubs, wellness centers, and fitness hubs across all Emirates, the UAE is set to inspire residents and visitors alike with hundreds of activations designed to move, connect, and rejuvenate. This year’s edition reinforces the country’s role as a top-tier wellness destination, perfectly aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and building momentum toward the Dubai Fitness Challenge (30x30) launching in November.
Partnerships Driving Impact
This year’s edition is led by UAE Country Ambassador Aheem Siddique, General Director of Altearah Bio, together with Maja Corridon, Spa & Wellness Director at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, who joins as Abu Dhabi Coordinator. The initiative has drawn powerful endorsements, with the Dubai Sports Council, American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi, and major hospitality and wellness organizations rallying to expand the reach and impact of the movement.
Professional Beauty GCC and the World Spa & Wellness Convention Dubai are also mobilizing their networks to encourage more hotels and spas to shine as Wellness Champions and Wellness Heroes during this landmark weekend.
Spotlight on Experiences This Weekend
Guests and communities across the UAE can look forward to a rich variety of programs:
- W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island: A five-day festival of wellness (September 17–21) featuring fitness, yoga, mindfulness under the stars, and a community engagement day with local schools.
- Sharjah Ladies Club: Hosting its sixth year of activations with fitness sessions, wellness workshops, and special offers across 11 facilities and 8 branches.
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers: Partnering with SKIN111 and Hyperice to offer a revitalizing Oxygen Bar and an advanced Recovery Station for energy and mobility.
- Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, Ras Al Khaimah: A vibrant Wellness Festival with Aqua Zumba, paddleboarding, Hatha Yoga, a Fun Run, and complimentary massages.
- Hotel Riu Dubai – Renova Spa: Hosting engaging wellness workshops along with ScubaCaribe’s diving and snorkelling demos.
- Banya Forest – Dubai: Immersive sessions on the traditional art of Banya, led by international wellness ambassadors.
- Sofitel Dubai The Palm: A program of jogging, kayaking, paddling, and spa-based wellness experiences.
- Meliá Desert Palm: Hosting free yoga and circuit fitness classes, inviting guests and community members to energize body and mind in a serene desert setting.
- J Wellness Circle at Taj Hotels: Presenting Circle of Breath, a high-intensity fitness and circuit training program, alongside pickleball sessions for staff - fostering both vitality and team wellness spirit.
- Wellbeings Holistic Healing: Offering special wellness packages, complimentary facility access, and 30 minutes in the salt chamber with the immersive experience “Serenity in the Salt Cave.”
Additional venues include Conrad Dubai, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, DoubleTree by Hilton JBR, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Zabeel Ladies Club, SLS Hotel Dubai, Hyde Dubai, Zayna Spa at Grand Millennium, The Bridge Hub and Kintsugi Space—all bringing their unique approach to wellness this weekend.
A Defining Moment for UAE Wellness
World Wellness Weekend 2025 is more than a calendar event—it is the launchpad for what is rapidly becoming known as the UAE’s Wellness Season. By weaving together luxury hospitality, community wellness, and government-backed initiatives, the country is showcasing to the world its vision of a future where well-being is a way of life.
From September 19–21, whether on the beach, in the spa, at a yoga mat, or in the city’s most iconic hotels, guests and residents are invited to embrace this transformative weekend and become part of a growing wellness movement that is shaping the UAE’s future.
To see all participating venues near you, visit www.wellmap.org. Grab a wellness buddy, celebrate together, and make the most of this weekend by attending as many inspiring events as you can!
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